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Highland Beach Town Home Movies — Great Migration Home Movie Study Collection
circa 1955; circa 1975
African American history · place not specified
Source catalog description
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The Highland Beach Town Home Movies consist of home movies shot by members of the African American resort community of Highland Beach, Maryland. They feature casual gatherings of family and friends at the beach and various outdoor recreation activities. Additionally, there are films shot by Zora Lathan during her time in college.
- Collection
- Great Migration Home Movie Study Collection
- Catalog date
- circa 1955; circa 1975
- Cataloged creator or photographer
- National Museum of African American History and Culture (U.S.)
- Recorded subjects
- Families; African Americans; Beaches; Family recreation; Vacations
- Format and extent
- 30 Video recordings
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Catalog reference: sova.nmaahc.sc.0001_ref765
Collection: Great Migration Home Movie Study Collection